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The new DESIS guides families from enrollment to license

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — July 13, 2026 — DriverEd Safety, a department of the nonprofit, Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), has launched its new Driver Education Student Information System (DESIS), a custom-built platform designed to improve how students and families navigate every stage of the driver education process.

The platform launches alongside Indiana's updated driver licensing legislation, which took effect July 1, 2026. The new law allows eligible teens who successfully complete a certified driver education program to obtain their driver's license sooner, making access to quality driver education more important than ever. 

Developed in-house specifically for DriverEd Safety's operations, DESIS replaces the organization's previous third-party student management system with a platform that CIESC can continuously enhance to better serve students, parents, and instructors. By managing the system internally, DriverEd Safety can respond more quickly to program needs, introduce new features, and create a more connected experience throughout a student's driver education journey.

DESIS introduces three core operational enhancements to support student and family success:

• Cleaner Enrollment: An intuitive interface lets families easily view service descriptions and transparent fee structures before enrolling.
• Enhanced Communication: Custom student account portals provide instant updates on behind-the-wheel progress and immediate next steps.
• Sustained Low Costs: Streamlined administrative workflows maximize operational efficiency, helping CIESC keep driver education highly affordable for Hoosier households.

TeLisa Hill, Director of DriverEd Safety states, "We built DESIS with families in mind. We understand that the driver education process can feel overwhelming with the deadlines, scheduling requirements, and documents to keep track of. Our goal is to take the guesswork out of the process by giving students and parents one place to see exactly where they are, what comes next, and what they need to do to stay on track."

"DESIS represents our commitment to innovating to meet student and family needs without compromising on quality or accessibility,” shares Dr. Andrew Melin, CIESC Executive Director, “By developing this platform in-house, we lower operational costs to keep pricing sustainable for families."

Learn more about how DriverEd Safety provides flexible instructional options for students and families at www.driveredsafety.org. 

About DriverEd Safety: A program within Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), DriverEd Safety, provides comprehensive driver education for thousands of Indiana teens each year through online classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and road skills testing. As part of CIESC's mission to provide sustainable, high-quality educational services, DriverEd Safety continually invests in innovative solutions that improve the experience for students, families, and schools while keeping driver education accessible and affordable.

About CIESC: The Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing free and at-cost educational programs throughout central Indiana and beyond. Our mission is to partner with districts, educators, and students to provide high quality, sustainable, and affordable services that ultimately enhance academic achievement and operational efficiencies. Through our programs, partnerships, and collaborative ventures, we are working to transform the PK-12 education system.

Media Contact:
Lena Darnay, Director of Communications | 317-333-7278 | ldarnay@ciesc.org

"We built DESIS with families in mind. We understand that the driver education process can feel overwhelming with the deadlines, scheduling requirements, and documents to keep track of. Our goal is to take the guesswork out of the process by giving students and parents one place to see exactly where they are, what comes next, and what they need to do to stay on track."